FIU Declared 'Preeminent University' Joins Elite Schools

FIU Declared 'Preeminent University' Joins Elite Schools

Jim McCool
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July 3, 2024
After examination of its academics and research, the Florida Board of Governors has declared Florida International University (FIU) a Preeminent State Research University. Since 2013, the Florida Preeminence program rewards the state’s highest-performing public research universities based on student success and research performance metrics such as graduation rates, national rankings, faculty memberships in National Academies, […]
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DeSantis Grants $12M+ for Northwest Florida Through Multiple Industry Funds

DeSantis Grants $12M+ for Northwest Florida Through Multiple Industry Funds

Jackson Bakich
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July 2, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced that he awarded over $12 million in funding to four separate government entities concerning aviation and defense. Three projects will be funded through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, including the establishment of a new major at Pensacola State College, and infrastructure for DeFuniak Springs and Jackson County. The funding […]
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DeSantis Believes Florida Abortion Amendment is Deceptive, Allow Procedure Up Til Birth

DeSantis Believes Florida Abortion Amendment is Deceptive, Allow Procedure Up Til Birth

Jackson Bakich
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July 2, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) released a video directed toward Floridians on his personal social media account providing a rationale for voting no against Amendment 4 in the upcoming November election. The amendment would protect an abortion procedure in the Sunshine State up until viability – which is estimated between 20-24 weeks. The amendment reads as […]
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Campaign Trickery? : Trump-Endorsed Meg Weinberger's Opponent Uses Fmr. President's Name and Likeness in Political Mailing

Campaign Trickery? : Trump-Endorsed Meg Weinberger's Opponent Uses Fmr. President's Name and Likeness in Political Mailing

Javier Manjarres
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July 2, 2024
The most coveted endorsement in Republican political politics is that of former President Donald Trump, and Anthony Aguirre, who is running for Florida’s 94th State House seat, is using the former president; 's name and likeness to try to convince voters that President Trump is supporting his campaign. One little snag in Aguirre’s campaign efforts […]
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Rivera Avoids Fine in Campaign Finance Violations Case

Rivera Avoids Fine in Campaign Finance Violations Case

Daniel Molina
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July 1, 2024
Embattled Florida Rep. David Rivera (R) has seemingly escaped a $456,000 fine in the case involving alleged campaign finance violations.
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of CCIA, Sends Florida & Texas Social Media Bills to Lower Courts

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of CCIA, Sends Florida & Texas Social Media Bills to Lower Courts

Jackson Bakich
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July 1, 2024
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Computer and Communications Industry Association’s (CCIA) censorship case concerning the constitutionality of state legislation such as Florida’s SB 7072 and Texas’ HB 20. The high court sent both bills down to the lower courts to be adjudicated further. In short, the respective bills do not allow big […]
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Trump Immunity Case

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Trump Immunity Case

Daniel Molina
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July 1, 2024
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump has some immunity from prosecution in his federal election interference case.
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Marco Rubio Outlines Priorities as VP Talks Intensify

Marco Rubio Outlines Priorities as VP Talks Intensify

Daniel Molina
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July 1, 2024
Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) has outlined his priorities on social media in an effort to "make American a thriving and prosperous nation again."
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Democrats in Intra-party Disarray After Biden Debate Debacle

Democrats in Intra-party Disarray After Biden Debate Debacle

Mateo Guillamont
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June 29, 2024
Reports are emerging Democratic Party officials are reeling after President Joe Biden’s sputtering presidential debate performance. President Biden struggled to answer questions coherently and suffered to stay on topic during his debate with former President Donald Trump. Biden’s performance highlighted the 81-year old president’s obvious mental frailty, an issue harped on by conservatives and even […]
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Houthi’s Continued Assaults Spark Fresh Criticism Against Biden's Foreign Policy

Houthi’s Continued Assaults Spark Fresh Criticism Against Biden's Foreign Policy

Mateo Guillamont
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June 29, 2024
Consistent Houthi terrorist attacks throughout the Red Sea are inciting renewed conservative criticism towards President Joe Biden’s response. Almost daily, Houthi forces have executed drone attacks against ships believed to have direct or indirect links to the US, Israel, or any of their allies. Given a third of the global container shipping trade traverses the […]
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Gaetz Praises Trump's Debate Performance, Slams Biden's Cognitive and Substantive Effort

Gaetz Praises Trump's Debate Performance, Slams Biden's Cognitive and Substantive Effort

Jackson Bakich
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June 29, 2024
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) joined Sean Hannity on Fox News in the spin room in Atlanta following Thursday’s debate alongside former senior advisor to President Trump (R). The Florida congressman provided his thoughts as well as some quips against President Joe Biden (D). By almost all accounts, President Biden’s performance was lackluster. His age did […]
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Last Squeeze?—6.28.2024—Florida to Crack Down on China-Owned Temu—DeSantis Slams Biden Debate Performance—Quiet Protest Over Cultivated Meat Ban—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—6.28.2024—Florida to Crack Down on China-Owned Temu—DeSantis Slams Biden Debate Performance—Quiet Protest Over Cultivated Meat Ban—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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June 28, 2024
Communism, Slavery, and Theft: Florida Lawmakers Will File Bill Cracking Down on China-Owned Temu On the heels of Florida authorities denying the fast-fashion, Chinese-owned company Shein access into its retail federation, another Chinese business tied to the Communist Party of China...READ MORE     President Joe Biden: "Folks, I might not walk as easily or […]
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DeSantis' Ban On Cultivated Meat: Food Freedom Battered in the Free State of Florida

DeSantis' Ban On Cultivated Meat: Food Freedom Battered in the Free State of Florida

Liv Caputo
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June 28, 2024
WYNWOOD, FL—As it turns out, the freedoms promised in Governor DeSantis' "Free State of Florida" don't extend to food—at least that's what tech company UPSIDE Foods told The Floridian at their first (and last) cultivated meat event before the Governor's statewide ban takes effect. "I don't know that there's anything less American than the government […]
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DeSantis Calls Debate 'the Unofficial End' of Biden Campaign

DeSantis Calls Debate 'the Unofficial End' of Biden Campaign

Daniel Molina
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June 28, 2024
In response to President Biden's performance last night, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) called it "the unofficial end of the Biden campaign." 
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Eskamani 'Would Like to See Someone Else' as Nominee

Eskamani 'Would Like to See Someone Else' as Nominee

Daniel Molina
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June 28, 2024
During a livestream this morning, Florida Rep. Anna V. Eskamani (D) admitted that she would like to see Democrats nominate another candidate.
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DeSantis Boasts that Infrastructure Projects are 'Fully Funded and Ahead of Schedule'

DeSantis Boasts that Infrastructure Projects are 'Fully Funded and Ahead of Schedule'

Jackson Bakich
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June 28, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced that the State of Florida is “fighting back” against President Joe Biden (D) and his political infrastructure agenda by self-funding its transportation improvements. With less help from the federal government, Gov. DeSantis’ office stated that these projects are “fully funded and ahead of schedule” and will add capacity to the […]
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Biden Campaign Says he Will not Take Drug Test Ahead of Debate

Biden Campaign Says he Will not Take Drug Test Ahead of Debate

Daniel Molina
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June 28, 2024
Amidst discussions of his performance during the debate, President Joe Biden's (D) campaign has announced that he will not take a drug test ahead of tonight's event.
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Gaetz Questions Pressure on Judge Aileen Cannon for Trump Documents Case

Gaetz Questions Pressure on Judge Aileen Cannon for Trump Documents Case

Grayson Bakich
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June 28, 2024
Former President Donald Trump's legal case for supposedly mishandling classified documents in Miami has slowed considerably thanks to Judge Aileen Cannon. However, Southern District Chief Judge Cecilia Altonaga seems to think the case is not moving fast enough, with recent allegations suggesting she had pressured Cannon to drop the case and let a more liberal […]
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